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ANAL ITCHING
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? WHAT'S CAUSING IT? WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Anal itching implies irritation or inflammation near the anus. This is often due to candida, or hemorrhoids, but may indicate parasites as well.
Candida & Parasites
Sweet foods may aggravate candida symptoms and parasites in the gut. For parasites, favor bitter greens, and consider taking some herbs to cleanse your body of candida or parasites. It is not advised to cleanse unless you are sure you have parasites, so consider getting a test.Hemorrhoids
Constipation can irritate hemorrhoids, causing increased inflammation and discomfort. Mild laxatives, easy-to-digest foods, and adequate hydration will help keep constipation under control.ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA?
Are you wondering what Ayurveda is and how to use it for 'Anal Itching' and health in general? LEARN MOREREBALANCE YOUR BODY WITH DIET, LIFESTYLE & HERBS HAVING THESE QUALITIES
Everything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using gunas. Gunas are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Anal Itching', you should select foods with the following qualities (gunas). Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance. For best results, get a one on one consultation.QUALITIES THAT USUALLY CORRECT IMBALANCES
RELATED TO ANAL ITCHING
| GUNA | FOODS TO FAVOR | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
|---|---|---|
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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COLD INGREDIENTS COLD RECIPES |  Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna |
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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CLEAR INGREDIENTS CLEAR RECIPES | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' guna |
BITTER
Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.
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BITTER INGREDIENTS BITTER RECIPES | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste |
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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ASTRINGENT INGREDIENTS ASTRINGENT RECIPES | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Astringent' taste |
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FAVOR HERBS WITH THESE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Ingredient and herbs each have unique effects on the various organs of your body. Herbalists study these effects and categorize them, so it is easy to identify which foods and herbs are most helpful for your unique body type. Click on the medicinal properties below to learn more about them, and to figure out which recipes, ingredients and products will be a good match for you. Individual results will vary depending upon the root cause of your imbalance. The following medicinal properties are useful for a general case of 'Anal Itching'. You must independently verify whether these medicinal properties address the root causes of your case of Anal Itching.| Heart & Circulation | Refrigerant REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions. |
| Immune System | Anthelminthic , ANTHELMINTHICKills wormsAnti Inflammatory , ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Antibacterial , ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.Antifungal , ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Antimicrobial ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals. |
| Skin Care & Beauty | Antipruritic ANTIPRURITICAntipruritics are herbs that inhibit itching that is often associated with itching skin conditions such as sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites, or contact dermatitis (as in poison ivy exposure.) |
| Bowel-Poop-Elimination | General Laxative GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives... |
DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The best way to do this is with a one on one consultation.
DIET TO BALANCE 'ANAL ITCHING'
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SAVE INGREDIENTAloe includes more than 250 species of flowering succulents and is native to Africa, Madagascar and Jordan. It is closely related to cactus, yucca and onion. For thousands of years and across many cultures, aloe has been used to heal a variety of health...
Amaranth represented up to 80% of the caloric intake of the Aztecs before the Spanish conquest. Amaranth tastes somewhat like corn, but is somewhat less sweet. Others have described the taste as nutty, like bacon or wood, or slightly bitter. It is soft,...
(4.75 out of 5 stars) 4 reviews, 126 likesReplenish Electrolytes and RehydrateYou have spent a long hot afternoon tending your garden or chasing the kids and you're feeling parched. But sometimes, no matter how much water you drink, your body still feels thirsty. Simple...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 120 likesBeets come from the south of Europe. They are a member of the amaranth family. The beet has a long history of cultivation stretching back to the second millennium BC.
Cabbage juice is an anti-inflammatory. It was used by the Greeks and Romans to relieve eye inflammation. Fresh cabbage juice promotes rapid healing of ulcers. Raw cabbage is very difficult to digest and strongly provokes Vata. Cooked cabbage is...
Cilantro is the leaf of the coriander seed. Both the leaves and the seeds have citrus overtones. Cilantro, as a cooling herb, pairs well with hot spicy dishes.
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 67 likesOft considered a vegetable, these elongated cylindrical delicacies are actually a fruit. They join watermelon and honey dew as succulent members of the summer friendly melon family. Originally from the Indian subcontinent, cucumbers are now grown...
Regarded as both a force for good and evil, folklore and superstition abound when it comes to this little but poignant member of the onion family. A garland of garlic kept evil spirits and vampires away in the west. In an eastern Islamic myth, garlic...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 113 likesStart with lacinto kale if regular Kale is too bitter but make sure you eventually switch over to the real stuff.
(4.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 142 likesLooking for a new way to keep your body refreshed and cleansed this summer? Mung beans can help you keep your cool when the days are hot. These nourishing legumes are also famous for their cleansing abilities in Ayurveda.
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 85 likesPumpkin seeds are warming, sweet, heavy, oily and blood building. In fact, if you puree them into a butter, the oil that separates out is blood red. Building your blood generally boosts your umph and your digestion. Also known as pepitas, pumpkin seeds...
(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 review, 48 likesThyme tea has been used to stop gastric fermentation. It may be mixed with honey for sore throats. It's diaphoretic properties make it useful to sweat out a fever.
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR ANAL ITCHING
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SPECIALITY FORMULAS, AYURVEDIC HERBS, & NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR ANAL ITCHING
We've specially chosen these products because of their potential for healing imbalances associated with 'Anal Itching'. Choose a product from this list that also matches your imbalanced doshas and qualities, to ensure a good fit. Please review these products to determine which are right for you. Before making any changes to your health and wellness routine, please check with your medical doctor.Contains anti-fungals, blood cleansers, and circulatory stimulants to assist in clearing candida from the body.
A gentle laxative tea that promotes smooth & regular elimination where constipation leaves stool dry and hard.
Soothes hemorrhoid, softens stool, and reduces hemorrhoid size.
Ayurveda's most famous herbal formula. Promotes healthy bowel function and tone while gently detoxifying your body. Triphala is typically taken at night before bed.
Ayurveda's most popular herb detoxifies while it rejuvenates! Especially useful for inflammation of the GI tract.
Ayurveda's famous female reproductive tonic. Shatavari addresses a wide range of issues such as infertility, pre-menstrual syndrome, low sex-drive, and increasing breast-milk production.
A strong antimicrobial, anti-parasite & de-worming formula balanced with herbs for sensitive digestion.
Neem's pure bitter taste is famous as a blood purifier, for parasites, and to lower blood sugar levels.
REMOVE THE CAUSES OF YOUR IMBALANCE
With Anal Itching, one or more of the following doshas and qualities may be aggravated. If you have an imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities, Ayurveda recommends avoiding foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate that quality and/or dosha. These imbalanced doshas and qualities will need to be brought back into balance before this condition can be healed. Click on the quality to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be avoided. If you have a systemic imbalance of one of these doshas or qualities, Ayurveda would generally recommend avoiding foods and lifestyle habits with that quality.ANAL ITCHING USUALLY MEANS THESE
DOSHAS & QUALITIES ARE AGGRAVATED 
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms.
Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances, showing you where your body is weak.
Specifically, they reveal the doshas & qualities that may have become aggravated.
If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms,
it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances, showing you where your body is weak. Specifically, they reveal the doshas & qualities that may have become aggravated. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
| GUNA | FOODS TO AVOID | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
|---|---|---|
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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AVOID THESE HOT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE ANAL ITCHING | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna |
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
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AVOID THESE DIFFICULT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE ANAL ITCHING | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods |
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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AVOID THESE SOUR FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE ANAL ITCHING | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' taste |
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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AVOID THESE PUNGENT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE ANAL ITCHING | Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pungent' taste |
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STAGE OF DISEASE: 2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONS
Affecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the gunas, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.HOW AYURVEDA WORKS
ARE YOU WONDERING HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP YOU?WHY IS AYURVEDA THE RIGHT SOLUTION?
Ayurveda strengthens the body, in addition to addressing the disorder. It take a holistic, systemic approach, instead of myopically focusing on the disorder in question. Ayurveda shows a person how to interpret signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to address them using materials from home, so they can optimize their health on a continual basis. You can't take the doctor home with you, but you can take Ayurveda home with you. Ayurveda is the most advanced and easy to use home system for self healing with an exceptional focus on digestion.HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?
Ayurveda works by first discerning your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda works by analyzing the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of gunas / quali- ties. For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food in relation to qualities (gunas). By eating an optimal diet that balances your gunas, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
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To get started on your Ayurvedic journey, we first recommend that your find your body type by taking our free quiz. In Ayurveda, every solution is based on your unique body type, so by taking this quiz, you’ll get the best results.5 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Anal Itching'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.
About the Author
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.
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